Do you enjoy the satisfaction of helping others acheive their goals? Are you unable to resist the contagious smiles that spread across the face of someone who has beaten the odds? If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others then a career with PAACL may be for you!

Employment Opportunities:

PAACL offers a variety of employment opportunities. We employ approximately 100 staff requiring a variety of qualifications, skills and abilities. The overriding qualities in a PAACL employee is a commitment to treat all people with respect, the ability to be empathetic, and a desire to assist individuals to obtain the greatest degree of independence they can.

Current Positions Available:

SUPPORT WORKERS

The Port Alberni Association for Community Living is currently accepting applications for casual support workers.

Successful applicants will have a Community Service Worker certificate/diploma or a combination of education or experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Other requirements include a current Emergency First Aid / CPR Certificate, necessary immunizations and a satisfactory Criminal Records Search through the Solicitor General of BC. Applicants must be available for days, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays and be willing to support individuals with daily living skills, personal care and activities in the community. Successful applicants will also be required to have a Class 4 Drivers License prior to completion of their probationary period (six months).

If you are interested in joining the PAACL team, please submit your resume or application to:

PAACL thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HOMESHARE PROVIDERS

Home Sharing is a living arrangement whereby an individual, couple, and/or family shares their home with an adult with a developmental disability and supports them in their daily lives. Home Sharing usually involves supporting one adult with a developmental disability but providers can support two (at maximum) in unique situations.

PAACL is currently looking for caring, skilled, inclusive people to provide full time, respite, and emergency respite home sharing to adults with developmental disabilities who may have complex behavioural and/or personal care needs.

As the people we support are diverse in lifestyle, age, and desires for living arrangements; we are looking for: Single Men, Single Women, Couples, Families, People from the Port Alberni Region, People with experience with challenging behaviours, homes in all shapes and sizes (with or without suites),Wheelchair accessible homes, and People with experience performing personal care.

For more information about Home Sharing, or how to apply; please contactPAACL Home Share ManagerPhone: 250-724-7155Email: HomeshareThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PAACL thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.